Universal Audio unveils "Apollo" High-Resolution Audio Interface with Realtime UAD Processing (FEATURED NEWS ITEM) Universal Audio has announced Apollo, a high-resolution audio interface that combines UA’s analog design heritage with esteemed UAD Powered Plug-Ins in a sleek, elegant recording system for Mac and PC*. With Apollo, music producers and p... [read more]
Photosounder updates SplineEQ to v1.0.5 (03 Feb 2012) Photosounder has updated SplineEQ to v1.0.5. Changes since v1.0.4: The way slopes are defined is changed to linear instead of angular when the mouse cursor is on the same side of the handle control (red or blue) as the main control point (yellow).... [read more]
sonicLAB releases Cosmosf - Advanced Stochastic Synthesis Instrument (03 Feb 2012) sonicLAB has released Cosmosƒ, a stand-alone synthesizer application for Mac OS X. Cosmosƒ features a non-standard synthesis engine offering great functionality, precision and a real time operation/modulation scheme "on every level of tim... [read more]
Teragon Audio announces MrsWatson (Successor to MissWatson) (03 Feb 2012) Teragon Audio has announced the release of a beta version of MrsWatson, which is the successor to Teragon Audio's MissWatson - a command-line plug-in host capable of doing detailed plugin debugging, batch processing, and plugin benchmarking. Teragon... [read more]
Best Service releases Nitron - Sample-based Synth for Kontakt & Kontakt Player (03 Feb 2012) Best Service has released Nitron, a new sample-based synthesizer powered by Kontakt Player. The more than 1000 included Nitron patches are high quality multi-samples from more than 50 different synthesizers. You will find a broad range of classics... [read more]
Ableton updates Live to v8.2.8 (03 Feb 2012) Ableton has updated Live to version 8.2.8. Improvements: Added support for the Ableton Improvement Program, an automatic usage and data reporting tool. To enable, add this line to your Options.txt file: -ImprovementProgramParticipation=On More info... [read more]
Michael Ourednik releases Argotlunar Real-time Delay-Line Granulator for Mac VST & AU (03 Feb 2012) Michael Ourednik has released the Mac OS X VST and AU versions of Argotlunar, his real-time delay-line granulator effect plug-in. Argotlunar is free software, licensed under GNU GPL v2, and is now available for Mac OS X (32-bit) and Windows and Lin... [read more]
EastWest releases Quantum Leap Solo Violin (03 Feb 2012) EastWest has released of Quantum Leap Solo Violin for Windows and Mac OS X (VST, AU & RTAS). Produced by Nick Phoenix, Quantum Leap Solo Violin is a virtuoso solo violin recorded at Remote Control Productions, a film score facility in Santa Mon... [read more]
Full Bucket Music releases "the deputy Mark II" String Synthesizer (03 Feb 2012) Full Bucket Music has released the deputy Mark II, a free VST2.4 software instrument for Windows in the tradition of classic string machines and early "polyphonic" synthesizers, written in native C++ code. The main features are: Polyphonic string/... [read more]
eaReckon updates BloXpander to v1.3.0 (03 Feb 2012) eaReckon has updated BloXpander to version 1.3.0. MIDI Improvements: Tempo tap and tempo value can be controlled via MIDI. Manual edition of MIDI assignments. A control type (switch, knob, …) can also be selected for a better interpretation o... [read more]
Apple updates Final Cut Pro X to v10.0.3 (03 Feb 2012) Apple has updated Final Cut Pro X to version 10.0.3, a significant update to its professional video editing application, which introduces multicam editing that automatically syncs up to 64 angles of video and photos; advanced chroma keying for handli... [read more]
SKnote announces "Grasso" - Saturation and Compression Unit (03 Feb 2012) SKnote has announced Grasso, a new saturation and compression unit for mixing and mastering. Main features: Headroom and dry unit: manage saturation and resolution to make the sound more full and dry; Saturation unit: tube emulation with several a... [read more]
Defective Records Software updates Audio Plugin Player for Mac to v1.1 (02 Feb 2012) Defective Records Software has updated Audio Plugin Player to version 1.1. Changes: New ability to send tempo information for tempo sync'd plug-ins. New ability to shift octaves in QWERTY mode using left & right arrow keys. Expanded QWERTY key-... [read more]
Audiothing releases Spheres for Massive (02 Feb 2012) AudioThing has released Spheres, a new collection of 64 patches for Native Instruments Massive including pads, leads, basses, soundscapes, synth tuned percussions/mallets, sequences and more. These patches weren't designed for a specific genre, ins... [read more]
Kush Audio UBK-1 Now Available in AU Format (02 Feb 2012) American manufacturer Kush Audio has announced it is now shipping the AU version of UBK-1, a three-stage dynamics processor with simultaneous serial and parallel audio paths that offer a high level of control over a sound’s shape, tone, and ha... [read more]
Dmitry Sches updates Diversion VST to v1.11 (02 Feb 2012) Dmitry Sches has updated Diversion VST to version 1.11. Changes: Fixed crash rarely occurred when switching presets. Fixed CPU spike observed in Studio One. Slightly reduced overall CPU load. Envelopes now can be modulated by LFOs and MSEGs. Fixed... [read more]
IMEA Studio releases Groove Drums 1.1 - Percussion Sampler + Pattern-Based Drum-Machine Engine (Win & Mac VST) (02 Feb 2012) IMEA Studio has released version 1.1 of Groove Drums, a percussion sampler combined with a pattern based drum-machine engine, for Mac OS X and Windows. Groove Drums' architecture combines a sampler and an innovative tool which allows you to create... [read more]
Plughugger releases "Bazooka Bass" - 303 sounds for Fxpansion DCAM Synth Squad (02 Feb 2012) Plughugger has released Bazooka Bass, which offers 303 new sounds for FXpansion's DCAM Synth Squad. This sound expansion has been under development for over six months and is a collection of 303 presets for Strobe and Fusor. It spans from deep and d... [read more]
Zynaptiq updates PITCHMAP to v1.1.0 (02 Feb 2012) Zynaptiq has updated PITCHMAP and the free trial to version 1.1.0. This update adds many new features, including a stand-alone application as well as new parameters, fixes several minor issues and is a recommended update for all users. New features... [read more]
KV331 Audio updates SynthMaster to v2.5.4.133 (incl. 64-bit VST/AU for Mac) (02 Feb 2012) KV331 Audio has updated SynthMaster for Windows and Mac OS X to version 2.5.4.133. In this latest update, SynthMaster becomes a native 64-bit VST/AU plug-in on Mac OS X. Other changes in this update New Features: Added online presets uploaded by r... [read more]
Icebreaker Audio releases HandySynth for Kontakt 5 (02 Feb 2012) Icebreaker Audio has released HandySynth, a sample based re-creation of a custom circuit-bent Yamaha HandySound for Native Instruments Kontakt 5. It provides retro, lo-fi sounds as well as agonized, distorted chaos. Key Features: Authentic re-crea... [read more]
discoDSP updates HighLife Mac to v1.1 (01 Feb 2012) discoDSP has updated HighLife Mac to version 1.1. What's new: Demo version won't recall presets. Audio Units validated. Fixed and optimized drop-down menus. Code optimizations. Revised PDF manual. HighLife is a sampler with editor, five built in ef... [read more]
Rhythmic Robot releases Boss DR55, Magnus Reed Organ and StyloDrum Kontakt Instruments (01 Feb 2012) Rhythmic Robot have released three new instruments for Kontakt 4.2.3 and later: Doctor 55: a sampled recreation of the Boss DR55 analogue drum machine. Magnus: a reed organ emulating a 1950s Bakelite Magnus organ and a 1970s plastic version. StyloDr... [read more]
XILS-lab updates Synthix to v1.0.2 (now 64-bit compatible) (31 Jan 2012) XILS-lab has released version 1.0.2 of its multi-layer synthesizer Synthix. The main evolution of this version is the 64-bit compatibility. Changes: 64-bit compatibility. Crash when clicking into the sequencer without any voice selected. Mute/Solo... [read more]
OverTone DSP updates VTE-2A Vintage EQ to v1.0.6 (incl. 64-bit) (31 Jan 2012) OverTone DSP has updated its VTE-2A Vintage EQ plug-in for Windows VST to version 1.0.6. New in 1.0.6: Native 64-Bit Version now included. Improved preset selection. Physical Control Weighting adds realistic 'weight' and 'feel' to the GUI controls.... [read more]
Voxengo releases CurveEQ 3.0 - Spline Equalizer Plug-in for Win & Mac VST & AU (31 Jan 2012) Voxengo has announced the release of version 3.0 of CurveEQ, a spline equalizer plug-in for professional music and audio production applications, available in AudioUnit and VST plug-in formats (including native 64-bit support), for Mac OS X (v10.5 a... [read more]
iZotope updates Ozone Complete Mastering System to v5.02 (31 Jan 2012) iZotope has updated Ozone to version 5.02. Feature enhancements: Improvements to IRC III: lessened distortion on low frequency material. Improvements to IRC III: new "Style" control helps the limiter work with a wider variety of material. Improved... [read more]
Cytomic updates The Glue to v1.2.1 (31 Jan 2012) Cytomic has updated The Glue to version 1.2.1. Changes in v1.2.1: New: Mac OS 10.7 (Lion) officially supported. New: ProTools 10 officially supported for RTAS plug-ins (AAX still to come). New: latency for oversampling has fixed length for better s... [read more]
Wave Arts releases Mac 64-bit VST & AU versions of Power Suite, Master Restoration, Tube Saturator and Dialog (31 Jan 2012) Wave Arts has announced that 64-bit versions of its Mac AU and VST plug-ins are now available: Power Suite 5.60 Master Restoration 5.60 Tube Saturator 1.10 Dialog 1.10 These are free upgrades for existing customers of these products (i.e. version 5... [read more]
DNR Collaborative releases MixControl Pro R6 (31 Jan 2012) DNR Collaborative has announced the official release of MixControl Pro R6. This update fixes numerous licensing issues through the permanent removal of all software copy protection. The standalone 'licensing' version of the previous versions was cr... [read more]
EastWest updates PLAY to v3.0.31 and Hollywood Brass Gold & Diamond to v1.0.3 (31 Jan 2012) EastWest has released updates for PLAY and Hollywood Brass Gold & Diamond. Changes in PLAY v3.0.31: Added compatibility for QL Solo Violin. Fixed hanging notes with sustain pedal. Changes in Hollywood Brass Gold & Diamond Instrument Update... [read more]
